Breaking and Entering

It is a felony, punishable by no more than 10 years imprisonment, for anyone to break and enter into a tent, warehouse, barn, granary, factory, structure, boat, ship, office, store, shipping container, or any other building with the intent to commit a felony. MCL 750.110.

It is also a felony, punishable by no more than 5 years in prison or a fine of no more than $2,500.00, for anyone to enter into a dwelling, house, tent, hotel, office, store, shop, etc., with the intent to commit a felony, even if they did not have to break in. MCL 750.111. If an individual enters into a dwelling, barn, store, etc. without permission and without intent to commit a felony, it is a misdemeanor offense. MCL 750.115.